Audenshaw Primary School, Manchester

Requires Improvement
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~475m)Possible (~678m)Unlikely (~881m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Philip Williams
Pupils:209 / 210 capacity
LA:Tameside
Phone:01613702504
Address:Ash Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5NG
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Overall

URN:106203
UKPRN:10072626
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Ashton-under-Lyne
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Audenshaw Primary School excels at teaching children to read from the very start, with phonics teaching that gets results above the national average. The school creates a calm, respectful environment where pupils are eager to learn and attend regularly. Leaders show genuine care for every child, particularly those needing extra support, and provide a wealth of clubs, trips and experiences that make learning come alive.

Key Strengths

  • Early reading and phonics teaching is highly effective with outcomes consistently above national averages
  • Pupil behaviour, attendance and attitudes to learning are excellent - pupils are polite, respectful and engaged
  • Strong inclusive culture with effective support systems for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
  • Well-developed curriculum with clear focus on basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics
  • Rich programme of extracurricular clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities accessible to all pupils

Areas for Improvement

  • Writing outcomes do not yet reflect the encouraging progress being made in school, though leaders' improvement work is having positive impact
  • Teaching methods could be more carefully chosen in some lessons to deepen learning
  • Some pupils occasionally fall behind due to less effective teaching approaches in certain areas

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Sporting clubs, artistic clubs, musical opportunities, educational visits and experiences linked to curriculum

Audenshaw Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Leaders have created a positive culture with high expectations for all pupils, particularly those with SEND and disadvantaged learners.

At a Glance

13.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths+4ppWriting+1pp

Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has improved from 83% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.

Class Sizes

30.1

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.3

KS2

7

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Guide Bridge Rail Station (Main Entrance)
888m · 14 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) (East Entrance)
709m · 12 min walk

Bus Stops

Ash Street (nr)
107m · 2 min walk
Stamford Road (opp)
180m · 3 min walk
Audenshaw Road (nr)
207m · 3 min walk
Greenfield Street (nr)
330m · 5 min walk
Sandringham Avenue (nr)
397m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

209 pupils

210 capacity

1 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Manchester

Low pressure
New homes approved:18,398
Projected new pupils:4,600

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester

Admissions Demand - Tameside

Low demand0.77x oversubscription

Places available

3,065

Applications

2,347

Got 1st preference

95.4%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Tameside (2025/26)

Inspection History(107)

Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
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Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.31605%

Overall absence

3.80435%

Persistent absence

184

Enrolments

Authorised2.08075%
Unauthorised1.23531%
Persistent (10%+)3.80435%
Severe (50%+)0.54348%

Absence trend

3.52552%
18/19
2.4963%
20/21
5.31035%
21/22
4.1751%
22/23
4.65842%
23/24
3.31605%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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